This is not just any Apollo GT but a 'Thorndyke Special' from the Disney movie The Love Bug. by Mike Gulett - The owner of this Apollo GT, John Barron, sent me an email recently letting me know his Apollo would be at the Bonhams Auction at The … [Read more...]
A Real Bizzarrini GT 5300 at Auction in Monterey
August 6, 2023 By 18 Comments
by Mike Gulett - It is always great to see a real Bizzarrini GT 5300 in person especially when it is up for auction. This is one that I have seen a few times over the years but when I saw it it was red. This Bizzarrini was formerly owned by a … [Read more...]
Automobilia Monterey– A Vintage Automotive Collectibles Show
August 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
by Wallace Wyss - This is a three day event that is always my first stop during Car Week. This year the days and hours are: MONDAY, August 14, 2023: 10 am to 6 pm TUESDAY, August 15, 2023: 10 am to 6 pm WEDNESDAY, August 16, 2023: … [Read more...]
Ferrari 250LM Predicted to Be the High Sale in Monterey
July 31, 2023 By 2 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - It will not likely be a record for a Ferrari--the most valuable Ferrari so far is a 250GTO which sold privately for over $70 million. This 250LM is the same type that won the 24 Heures du Mans in ’65 but is not the actual … [Read more...]
Wallace Wyss’ – Art Auction Preview in Monterey
July 31, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Our erstwhile correspondent from Los Angeles, Wallace Wyss, who is an artist as well, will be hosting his own art tent at Concorso Italiano and invites readers of My Car Quest to drop by and say hello. He's also planning on entering four canvases … [Read more...]
Back at the Mission Ranch…A Travel Story
July 11, 2023 By 3 Comments
by Wallace Wyss - No, not the ranch I work at now (part time, selecting thoroughbreds) but one that's morphed from a potato farm into into a famous hotel and restaurant. One reason I like to go to Monterey during Car Week is to have dinner at … [Read more...]
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